4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Niagara, WI
5-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $50,606 in total fines with 4 recent health deficiencies with 8 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
501 Madison Ave, Niagara, WI
(715) 251-3172
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
50
Certified beds
Average residents
47
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1990-06-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
1.01
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.97 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.25
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.64 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.89
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.59 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
4.14
All reported nurse hours · state 4.20 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.26
RN + LPN hours · state 1.60 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.73
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.72 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.58
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.66 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.01
Reported PT staffing · state 0.06 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
1.14
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.67
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.21
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
27%
Annual RN turnover · state 42% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
41%
Annual nurse turnover · state 48% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
3,295
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
45.01
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9982
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
4.70
Performance 19.25% · Measure score 4.70 · Achievement 4.70 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.
Healthcare-associated infections
3.46
Performance 6.80% · Measure score 3.46 · Achievement 3.46 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.
Total nurse turnover
5.39
Baseline 46.51% · Performance 41.67% · Measure score 5.39 · Achievement 5.39 · Improvement 1.74
Adjusted total nurse staffing
4.45
Baseline 3.59 hours · Performance 4.34 hours · Measure score 4.45 · Achievement 4.45 · Improvement 2.94
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 9.81% |
10.72%
0.9 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 53 · Observed rate 3.77% · Lower 95% interval 6.18% |
| Discharge to community | 46.23% |
50.57%
4.3 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 48 · Observed rate 45.83% · Lower 95% interval 36.72% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.4 |
1.02
0.4 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 29 · Denominator 29 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 29 |
| Discharge self-care score | 39.13% |
53.69%
14.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 9 · Denominator 23 |
| Discharge mobility score | 34.78% |
50.94%
16.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 8 · Denominator 23 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 29 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.8% |
7.12%
0.3 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 34 · Observed rate 2.94% · Lower 95% interval 3.3% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 10.99% |
8.2%
2.8 pts better
|
Numerator 10 · Denominator 91 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 56.7% |
42%
14.7 pts better
|
Numerator 55 · Denominator 97 |
| Discharge function score | 34.78% |
56.45%
21.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 8 · Denominator 23 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 4 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 11 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 13 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.8 |
1.6
0.8 pts better
|
1.9
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.8 · Observed 0.5 · Expected 1.2 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.2 |
2.2
1 pts better
|
1.8
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.2 · Observed 0.9 · Expected 1.2 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
95.7%
4.3 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
95.0%
5 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.4% |
3.2%
0.2 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.8% · Q2 4.3% · Q3 4.7% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 3.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 2.6% |
5.0%
2.4 pts better
|
11.4%
8.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.8% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.9% · Q4 5.3% · 4Q avg 2.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.5% |
4.9%
0.6 pts worse
|
5.4%
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.3% · Q2 7.0% · Q3 7.0% · Q4 2.4% · 4Q avg 5.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 8.7% |
16.6%
7.9 pts better
|
19.6%
10.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.3% · Q2 6.7% · Q3 11.6% · Q4 9.3% · 4Q avg 8.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 7.1% |
16.7%
9.6 pts better
|
16.7%
9.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.4% · Q2 7.5% · Q3 10.3% · Q4 5.0% · 4Q avg 7.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 16.8% |
21.1%
4.3 pts better
|
16.3%
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.8% · Q2 26.9% · Q3 7.5% · Q4 6.7% · 4Q avg 16.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 13.5% |
17.3%
3.8 pts better
|
14.9%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.6% · Q2 17.1% · Q3 7.7% · Q4 7.7% · 4Q avg 13.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
2.3%
2.3 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 6.6% |
3.0%
3.6 pts worse
|
1.7%
4.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.7% · Q2 4.5% · Q3 7.0% · Q4 7.3% · 4Q avg 6.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 18.4% |
25.5%
7.1 pts better
|
19.8%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.5% · Q2 20.3% · Q3 19.8% · Q4 8.0% · 4Q avg 18.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 1.2% |
5.5%
4.3 pts better
|
5.1%
3.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 4.5% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
86.8%
13.2 pts better
|
81.7%
18.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.3%
1.3 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-11-18
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-03-25
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Corrected 2024-12-18
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-11-18
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-11-18
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.
Corrected 2024-11-18
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Corrected 2024-11-18
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2024-11-18
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2023-10-11
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-10-11
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-10-11
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2022-10-14
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2022-09-30
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2022-09-02
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2022-11-30
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2022-11-30
Fire Safety
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2022-09-30
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2022-09-02
Fire Safety
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2022-09-02
Inspection history
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-03-24
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-03-24
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2025-01-07
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-11-18
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-11-18
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-07-10
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-07-10
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-07-10
Health
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2023-10-20
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-10-20
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-10-20
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-10-11
Health
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2022-09-23
Health
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Corrected 2022-10-14
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2022-09-30
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2022-09-01
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $50,606
Fine
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
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